https://bestlifeonline.com/common-phrases-racist-origins/ 7 Common Phrases That You Didn't Know Have Racist Origins You should remove these expressions and words from your vocabulary. By Chelsea Bengier June 16, 2020 iStock It can be hard to keep track of every new slang word or trending term being used, seeing as language is constantly changing. But long-established expressions deserve … Continue reading Racism is baked into common phrases
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Guardian UK’s list of highlights from John Bolton books
As a lawyer, I find the Justice Dept argument that all conversations between Bolton and Trump are classified to be utterly absurd. Furthermore, prior restraint of speech (written or oral) is rarely permitted because of the First Amendment. In a very sick way tho, Trump's predisposition to try to hold anything up by litigating is … Continue reading Guardian UK’s list of highlights from John Bolton books
Yet another list of books about race in America
25 Books for People Who Want to Learn More About Race in America Because allyship starts with understanding. By Ali Francis Images courtesy of the brands These last few weeks in America have revived a centuries-old question: How do we end the legacy of racism and white supremacy in this country? As protesters march across the nation, seeking … Continue reading Yet another list of books about race in America
Everybody should wear masks, even the police
Everyone needs to wear masks. Police should know better. They need to be a model for the citizens and to protect them. Not wearing masks kills people. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/11/nyregion/nypd-face-masks-nyc-protests.html Riot helmets, ballistic vests, shields, batons — fully decked-out police officers have become staples in New York City as the protests against racism and police brutality approach … Continue reading Everybody should wear masks, even the police
NYPL’s lists of books and research materials for awakening yourself on black issues
Many of these books showed up in one of the three prior lists but not all. Below is the guide to research on black issues. The Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, June 3, 2020 Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow: Mass … Continue reading NYPL’s lists of books and research materials for awakening yourself on black issues
Three anti-racist reading lists
I found these five books extremely helpful in understanding the underpinnings of and rationale for racism against African-Americans in the United States: The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide by … Continue reading Three anti-racist reading lists
Don’t think you enjoy white privilege?
Altho I got this list from Facebook, I'm going to keep it close as it's a detailed reminder of the extent to which blacks, particularly black men, must worry that every single thing they do or don't do could get them arrested or killed. I have privilege as a white person because I can do … Continue reading Don’t think you enjoy white privilege?
The Trump administration continues its destruction of all environmental protection
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/climate/trump-environment-rollbacks.html Calling the rules unnecessary and burdensome to the fossil fuel industry and other businesses, his administration has weakened Obama-era limits on planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and from cars and trucks, and rolled back many more rules governing clean air, water and toxic chemicals. Several major reversals have been finalized in recent … Continue reading The Trump administration continues its destruction of all environmental protection
Dog breeder hired for White House coronavirus task force
It shouldn't be a partisan question about whether or not President Trump should hire the most capable and experienced people to participate in planning how the coronavirus should be fought and how this nation is to emerge better than it was before. It would be nice however if there was more than our trusted friend, … Continue reading Dog breeder hired for White House coronavirus task force
Coronavirus exposes racial disparities that coincide with economic status
New York City is seeing a higher percentage of the population that is African American, Latinos, and other minorities infected with or dying of COVID-19 than their representation in society. Why? It appears fairly obvious. Essential employees who must go to work with or without protection are disproportionately minorities. The article makes this point factually … Continue reading Coronavirus exposes racial disparities that coincide with economic status
Excellent, detailed, explanation of where U.S. handling of pandemics has failed so abysmally.
The key issues are becoming informed early on, arranging for wide-spread testing, and keeping/disseminating the statistical data that allows productive planning, e.g., figuring how we'll have the millions more beds we may need. This administration made mistakes at every key stage from gutting the office that would over engaged in the necessary oversight and information … Continue reading Excellent, detailed, explanation of where U.S. handling of pandemics has failed so abysmally.
This is what happens with dictators instead of the rule of law
Our President is making many decisions about protection of the environment on his gut instincts (because he's so much smarter than anyone else even without having studied or consulted anyone) or based on what will benefit business interests now, rather than long-term. The climate resiliency study that was planned for New York City has stopped … Continue reading This is what happens with dictators instead of the rule of law
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